a noisy spasm of inspiration that terminates a coughing paroxysm in cases of pertussis. It is caused by a sudden sharp increase in tension on the vocal cords.

whoop [ho̳p]

the sonorous and convulsive sound on inhalation with whooping cough.

whoop

a sonorous and convulsive inspiration; suggestive of the sound associated with whooping cough in humans.

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